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Perfumes:
we spend hours choosing them, we wear them, we
adore them, they are an essential part of our images. We know all new scents
that appear, we know how much they cost and where to buy them, we know what kind
to wear at daytime or at night – looks like we know everything about them! Or at
least it looked like that till yesterday, when my 6 year old
niece watching me put on Dior’s J’adore asked a simple question: “And who
invented perfumes?” I realized that except for vague ideas about Ancient Egypte
and Rennaissence France I could say actually nothing on the matter! After a
short investigation on perfumes’ origins I found out the
following:
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When it comes to perfume application there is no right or wrong
way, but it is generally accepted that there are three schools of
thought on the subject. Depending on the occasion, the fragrance,
and your personality, one of these methods is sure to suit your
needs.
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Myrrh is a
pleasant smelling resin which is derived from the Commiphora myrrha trees which
grow in Arabia and portions of Africa. In the Old Testament, myrrh is depicted
as a prized good for trade and as being important for cultic anointing. Myrrh,
along with gold and frankincense, are the gifts supposedly brought to Jesus by
the three magi just after he was born.
Myrrh has been very popular in the past as an ingredient in incense, perf
umes, etc., in the holy oil of the Jews and the Kyphi of the
Egyptians for embalming and fumigations.
Medicinal Action and Uses:
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The history of perfume oils dates back to ancient Egypt when these fine scented
oils were presented to royalty as gifts. In modern
times, however, when the word "perfume" is said, most
people think of department store fragrances, which
consist mainly of the concentrated oil and alcohol
solution. Nevertheless, as more and more people are
finding out about them, perfume oils are experiencing
great popularity.
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"Perfume counters" are stocked with a wide selection of perfumes intended to
accentuate the human scent. Many of these counters are found in pharmacies, fine
department stores or online outlets. The expression "perfume counter" is a loose
term to define these products since many of these so-called perfumes are really
just cheap imitations of the true perfume. Many of these variations are not
nearly as pure as the look-alike discount brand version of the designer scent,
with a label that resembles the true name brand.
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Givenchy, which is pronounced gee-von-shee, is a line of perfumes, cosmetics,
clothing and accessories. Hubert de Givenchy formed the Givenchy organization in
1952, and ran the empire for over 4 decades before retiring in 1995. Givenchy
has numerous lines of fragrances out, which are very popular throughout the
world. Some of the best selling fragrances by Givenchy are Givenchy Gentleman,
Eau de Givenchy, Givenchy Pour Homme, Organza, Hot Couture,
Amarige and many
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